Jeff,
You might want to drop Triumph Rescue a email. Matt also specializes in
wiring and they used to have the TR6 alternator project on their website.
http://www.triumphrescue.com/
I couldnt find the TR6 alternator project on their website, but an email
might get you the information you need.
Bob
On 04/25/2012 01:22 AM, Jeff Nathanson wrote:
> First, I apologize for bringing up a topic that has been discussed many times.
> But, the alternator in my '72 TR6 needs replacement for obvious reasons. The
> output is not enough at idle and the wires (I have a 5-wire connection) and it
> needs replacement. Dan Master's excellent book explains several different
> wiring options in detail. He recommends to use the GM alternator. Others
> recommend to use a remanufactured '78 Ford Fiesta Bosch alternator w/55A which
> gives almost a bolt-on replacement. And I can use Dan's wiring schematics for
> the electrical hookup. My main problem is locating the Fiesta alternator. Does
> anyone have a specific source for this Bosch alternator with fan and pulley? I
> spent hours trying to locate one that is remanufactured, carrying some sort of
> warranty. But, I have not yet found suppliers, like AutoZone, Summit, NAPA nor
> Pep Boys. I don't want to search at junk yards. Does anyone have any
> recommendations?
>
> Thanking in advance,
> Jeff N.
> '72 TR6
>
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